by Dennis Costella
Fundamental Evangelistic Association

FOUNDATION Magazine

THESE ARE INCREDIBLY EXCITING DAYS. The prophetic events laid out in
God's Word for the formation of the one-world mystery Babylon in its
three forms (economic, political and religious) are coming together
before our very eyes. Although the final manifestation of the prophesied
ecumenical harlot church will take place after the rapture of the true
body of believers, the stage is certainly being set today. Only a few
years ago, it was difficult to see how the many communities making up
"Christendom" today could possibly find a place of acceptance within the
arms of Roman Catholicism, depicted in the book of Revelation as the
whorish, apostate church. But with the incredibly influential,
innovative movements of churches and programs that have recently
surfaced as the world approaches the year 2000, the obvious feasibility
and ultimate fulfillment of the one world church is indeed near. The
Promise Keepers philosophy has brainwashed the majority of churches to
"tear down all denominational barriers" and come together on supposed
common ground. The praise of the pope and the acceptance of Romanism by
leaders such as Billy Graham, Jack Van Impe, Robert Schuller and
virtually all of the charismatic notables have made Catholic acceptance
extremely popular and even theologically viable. These factors have
helped promote the idea that it is preferable to join with Roman
Catholics rather than seek to lead them to Christ with the biblical
Gospel message.

The most amazing phenomenon of all, however, is the Roman Catholic
Church's active attempt to dispel the last remnants of opposition to her
credibility as a bona fide Christian institution by entering into
dialogue with those who previously took a strong stand against Roman
error. The Evangelical and Catholics Together positional papers were
unbelievably deceptive and disarming. Now, the historic contention
between Reformation and Catholic beliefs regarding "Justification" has
apparently been healed in the declaration that is reprinted in this
issue of Foundation. The attitudes and beliefs expressed toward Roman
Catholicism by non-Catholic churches and groups all over the world are
incredible-almost beyond belief! The harlot is ascending. Certainly our
Lord's return must be near! One cannot take Bible prophecy literally and
seriously without unprecedented, present anticipation of momentous
events in the offing.

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